Another Voice on the Jameis Winston-Marcus Mariota Debate

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Another voice on the Jameis Winston-Marcus Mariota debate

February, 13, 2015
Feb 13

2:20

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By Rich Cimini | ESPNNewYork.com





A consensus is emerging on the top two quarterback prospects in the draft, Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota.

NFL Network's Mike Mayock agreed with ESPN draft analysts Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay, expressing his belief that Winston is a better prospect than Mariota. The reason, according to Mayock, is because Winston played in a pro-style offense at Florida State. Mariota played in an uptempo spread at Oregon, making him more of a projection for NFL scouts.





Winston
Picking sixth, the New York Jets won't be in a position to choose between the two, but there's a chance one -- likely Mariota -- could be available.

Speaking of the quarterback position on "Total Access," Mayock said, "There are two guys clearly at the top of the board. I have Jameis Winston number one. The reason is in his offense, I can see everything you want out of a quarterback. He has a big arm, he throws with anticipation, he understands timing – he gets the whole pocket awareness thing. Now, I don’t like all of the interceptions he throws; he reminds me a little bit of a Jay Cutler coming out of Vanderbilt. He has no conscience whatsoever; he’ll let it rip but he has the physical skillset to play and succeed in the NFL at the highest level. Obviously a whole host of off-the-field concerns have to be evaluated."

Teams will start exploring Winston's head next week at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. It'll be their first chance to sit down and meet with the former Florida State star, whose off-the-field issues make him a risk-reward prospect.

"For Mariota, it’s a whole different conversation," Mayock said. "I love him off the field and all of the individual components on the field work; he’s fast, he’s going to run 4.5 to 4.6, he has a big arm, athletic, great feet. But because of the spread offense run by Oregon, we don’t know if he can put all of those individual components together and play as a pocket quarterback in the NFL. He reminds me a little bit of Colin Kaepernick, who ran his 40 at 4.63 in the Combine.”

 

[sg3]

Good

Keep those negatives coming, media experts so the Duck falls to SIX

Aaron Rodgers and Dan Marino fell into the 20s because of the same blubbering

 

[Elias]

Mora made clear he isn't buying the concern.

"I don't agree with that," Mora said, per NFL.com's transcription of his appearance with Eisen. "And I would venture to say I've seen more of Marcus Mariota than Mike Mayock. And I respect Mike. If there is one voice out there that I'd listen to, it would be Mike because he does the work, he doesn't poach off of other people's information. ... But I don't think that (Mariota's) a project. I think the guy is special, that's just based upon playing him and evaluating and studying him for two years now.

"In my opinion he's the best quarterback and the best player," Mora said. "That's my opinion based upon what I've seen, which is a lot of film of him. Anytime you start to go in depth in evaluating these players, you're going to find holes. There is nobody that doesn't have a weakness, a deficiency. But Marcus Mariota has such great character, he's big, he's fast, he's strong, he can throw it."

Jim Mora Jr. on Mariota's bandwagon.

http://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/index.ssf/2015/02/jim_mora_counters_marcus_mario.html

 

[NickSINYC]

I don't care what the mocks are saying now. I think they are both gob before we pick. While I would draft either at 6 I would also not trade up for them.

 

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I don't care what the mocks are saying now. I think they are both gob before we pick. While I would draft either at 6 I would also not trade up for them.

Agree 100%

Would have loved to see the Jets get the Duck.

Then Coach Clown decided to go all out in meaningless week 17 including fake punts in order to screw the Jets on the way out

 

[Matriculator]

Good

Keep those negatives coming, media experts so the Duck falls to SIX

Aaron Rodgers and Dan Marino fell into the 20s because of the same blubbering

That kind of press will keep that chip on his shoulder which is always good. Takes the pressure off and allows him to focus and always strive to do one better.

 

[NickSINYC]

Agree 100%

Would have loved to see the Jets get the Duck.

Then Coach Clown decided to go all out in meaningless week 17 including fake punts in order to screw the Jets on the way out

Clown is what I called him on our old board. He screwed us good on the way out the door. Woody should have canned his butt during the bye week

 

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Clown is what I called him on our old board. He screwed us good on the way out the door. Woody should have canned his butt during the bye week

i stiil believe rex & idzik shared a private belly laughed & a firm handshake after beating miami week 17..